sarcoidosis

• Chronische entzündliche Erkrankung unbekannter Ursache, bei der sich kleine Granulome (Knötchen) bilden, die meist Lunge, Leber, Lymphknoten und Speicheldrüsen befällt.

A chronic medical condition of unknown cause characterized by the formation of small nodules, typically affecting the lungs, liver, lymph glands, and salivary glands.

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1. Chronic inflammatory diseaseC2formalmedical

   A chronic condition of unknown origin characterized by the growth of tiny clumps of inflammatory cells (granulomas) in various organs, most commonly the lungs and lymph nodes.

   Chronisch entzündliche Erkrankung

   • The patient was diagnosed with sarcoidosis after a chest X-ray showed enlarged lymph nodes.
   • Sarcoidosis can affect the skin, eyes, and liver, not just the lungs.
   • Treatment for sarcoidosis often involves corticosteroids to reduce inflammation.